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Commission’s Explanation of Closing: This meeting may be properly closed under Exemptions 3, 4, 7 and 9; 16 CFR § 1013.4(b)(3), (4), (7), and (9). This meeting will involve discussion of the following: (1) matters specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than 5 U.S.C. 552) (Exemption 3); (2) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential (Exemption 4); (3) investigatory records to the extent that the production of such records or information would (a) interfere with enforcement proceedings and (b) disclose investigative techniques and procedures (Exemption 7); and (4) information the premature disclosure of which is likely to frustrate implementation of a proposed agency action (Exemption 9). In deciding to close the meeting, the Commission has determined that, on balance, considering the relative advantages and disadvantages to the public of conducting the meeting in open or closed session, the public interest would best be served by closing the meeting based on the Exemptions identified. The General Counsel has certified that the meeting may be properly closed to the public under the referenced exemptions. Purpose of this Notice: This document gives notice that the Commission has decided to close the meeting described above. This notice is given pursuant to the Commission’s rules issued under the Government in the Sunshine Act (16 C.F.R. § 1013.4(c)(4)). Posted in the public calendar on 6/18/2024.

Chair Hoehn-Saric and his staff will participate in a meeting with representatives from the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, June 25 at CPSC Headquarters in Bethesda. Participants include: Bill Blackstock, RFCI President and CEO; William (Bill) Freeman, RFCI Technical Consultant; Allison Foley, RFCI Counsel, Venable LLP; and Maria Stosz, RFCI Counsel, Venable LLP. The meeting was requested by Allison Foley to discuss their comments on the National Floor Safety Institute’s petition regarding slip resistance testing and labeling for floor coverings. For additional information contact Annie Campbell at [email protected]. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 6/5/2024.

Commissioner Trumka's staff will meet with representatives of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) to discuss "The Petition Requesting Rulemaking To Mandate Testing and Labeling Regarding Slip Resistance of Flooring, Floor Coatings and Treatments, Floor Cleaning Agents, and Footwear."Those in attendance from RFCI will include:Bill Blackstock, RFCI President/CEOWilliam (Bill) Freeman, RFCI technical consultantMaria Stosz, Venable LLP/RFCI counselAllison Foley, Venable LLP/RFCI counselThe meeting was requested by RFCI.For additional information, contact Isabella Maxey at [email protected] to OS and posted in the Public Calendar 5/29/2024.

Commissioner Boyle and staff will participate in a meeting with representatives from the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) on Tuesday, June 25th from 2:00pm to 2:30pm. The meeting was requested by RFCI to discuss the pending petition from the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) to CPSC requesting mandated slip resistance testing and labeling for floor coverings and other products. Participants will include Bill Blackstock, RFCI President and CEO; William (Bill) Freeman, RFCI Technical Consultant; Allison Foley, Venable LLP/RFCI Counsel; and Maria Stosz, Venable LLP/RFCI Counsel. The meeting will be held in-person at Bethesda Towers. For additional information, please contact Jacob Murray at [email protected]. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 5/29/2024.

Commissioner Boyle and staff will participate in a meeting with representatives from the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) on Tuesday, June 25th from 1:00pm to 1:30pm. The meeting was requested by NFSI to discuss the NFSI Petition Requesting Rulemaking To Mandate Testing and Labeling Regarding Slip Resistance of Flooring, Floor Coatings and Treatments, Floor Cleaning Agents, and Footwear (Docket No. CPSC-2024-0003). Participants will include Russell Kendzior, National Floor Safety Institute, Founder and President; Dr. Howard Harris, MD, National Floor Safety Institute, Orthopedic Surgeon/NFSI Treasurer; Edwin Foulke, National Floor Safety Institute, Attorney at Law/NFSI Board Member; Thad Whittier, National Floor Safety Institute, VP, Casualty Loss Control/ NFSI Board Member; Laura Cooper, National Floor Safety Institute, Deputy Director, and Observer; Karen Wills, National Floor Safety Institute, Program Manager, and Observer. This will be a hybrid meeting held at Bethesda Towers and via WebEx meeting. For additional information, please contact Jacob Murray at [email protected].

Description: Commissioner Trumka's staff will meet with representatives of the National Centers for Health Research (NCHR) and a researcher from the nonprofit Ecology Center to discuss research concerning the presence of lead in playgrounds. In addition to Commissioner Trumka and his staff, those in attendance will include:Diana Zuckerman, Ph.D., President of the National Center for Health ResearchLaura Lytle, Health Policy Director of the National Center for Health ResearchJeffrey Gearhart, Research Director of Ecology Center The meeting was requested by NCHR.For additional information, contact Isabella Maxey at [email protected]. Transmitted to Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 6/3/2024.

Kristen Talcott of Engineering Sciences and other staff, will be participating in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Furniture Subcommittee task group on new anti-tip technology for the ASTM F2057 (clothing storage unit tip-over) standard on June 25, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (ET). This is a meeting to discuss a potential new product for clothing storage units (CSUs) and potential implications for stability testing in the standard. The meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Kristen Talcott, [email protected]. Posted in the public calendar on 6/14/2024.

Stephanee Synnott, Office of Compliance and Field Operations, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a meeting with the ASTM F2374 Constant Air Inflatable Subcommittee on 6/24/2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss the requirements for phthalates in consumer products. For additional information, contact Stephanee Synnott at [email protected]. Posted in the public calendar on 6/18/2024.

CPSC staff will be participating via virtual meetings of the Pool and Hot Tube Alliance, PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee (SWC) on June 24, 2024, 02:00 to 04:00 PM EST. Meeting agenda includes discussions on revisions to the APSP-16 2017 American National Standard for Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies (SOFA) for Use in Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, referenced in the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Act (VGBA). The meetings are open to the public. For additional information, including meeting attendance, please contact [email protected]. Posted to the public calendar 2/26/2024, updated on 5/14/2024.

Suad Wanna-Nakamura, Ph.D., Directorate for Health Sciences, and other CPSC staff, will be participating in a virtual WebEx meeting with the ASTM F15.74 Weighted Blankets Subcommittee Working group on Monday, June 24, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET, to discuss ballot results. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Suad Wanna-Nakamura at ([email protected]). Posted to the public calendar on 5/9/2024.